Education Details

Accounting
Award type: MS
Western Governors University (WGU) Washington

Program Details  
Program Overview for Accounting
ETP eligible Click for more information on Eligible Training Provider
yes
School
Western Governors University (WGU) Washington
Program website
Program contact
Enrollment
(877) 435-7948, ext 3107
enrollment@wgu.edu
Program description
Finance laws. Government regulations. Tax structure. A global economy. These are just a few of the financial areas that can determine success or failure for any organization. That's why top-notch accounting professionals are always in demand. Accounting is a field where possessing up-to-date knowledge, specialized skills, and professional credentials can make a big difference. This Master of Accounting (MAcc) degree program is also designed to prepare you for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam and meets the 150 semester hours required to sit for the CPA exam in most states. View the requirements for CPA licensure by state. In fact, WGU MAcc graduates perform well on the CPA exam, with a pass rate that significantly exceeds the national average. WGU also offers Wiley CPA Review at no extra charge for our accounting master's graduates.
Financial Information
Tuition
$19,020
Total program tuition
$19,885
Books and materials
$800
Other costs
$65
Program Information
Length of training
2 Years
Award type
MS
Credits
30
Locations offered
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some courses online
Offered evenings/weekends
yes
Offered onlinesome courses online
Entrance requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
Certification/license required to work in this field
no
Certification/license obtained as part of training program
no
Certification/license test preparation provided
yes
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)